Barbara Woodcock Holmes, 79, of Burgaw on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 went home to join the angels and her beloved husband, Richard J. Holmes, who died in 2006.

She was born January 20, 1935 in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Clyde Leon and Irona Nelson Woodcock.

Barbara is survived by her children, Linda Bowling (Sam), Kathy Carta (Mike), Valarie Withers (Kevin) and Thomas Holmes; grandchildren, Michael Sellers (Jeanette), Lorraine Sellers, Brittanie Smith (Jesse), Richard Holmes, Rose Holmes and Joseph Holmes; great grandson, Grayson Sellers; brother, Robert Woodcock (Virginia) and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mama, grandmamma, great grandmamma, sister and friend. She was a beacon of love, light and kindness to all who crossed her path. Her greatest joy was her family; she gave her all raising her children and loving her grandchildren. Barbara always had a smile on her face, a helping hand stretched out, and a heart ready to show the love of Christ within her. Her memory is blessed and she will be greatly missed.

Funeral service will be 5:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Reverend Billy Fowler and The Reverend Charles Drew officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 3:30 pm until hour of service. Burial will follow immediately after service in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family would like you to consider making a memorial gift to American Lung Association in NC, National Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Funeral service will be 5:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with The Reverend Billy Fowler and The Reverend Charles Drew officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 3:30 pm until hour of service. Burial will follow immediately after service in Riverview Memorial Park.